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Description: | A complete copper alloy mount of Post-medieval date (AD 1500-1800). The mount is in the shape of a human head, left and gives the profile of a face. The crest of a prominent brow, nose, lips and chin can all be perceived. A pierce pupil and oval incised eye and eyebrow can also be seen on the front of the object. The reverse of the object is undecorated and the lower or neck aspect retains a small projection from an integral rivet.The exact function of the object, save its being decorative, is unclear.The metal is a dark green in colour with a lighter green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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